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by Sjschmidtky
Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Source of 100 PSI Compression Gauge
Replies: 4
Views: 2135

Source of 100 PSI Compression Gauge

I'm reading that it would be ideal for the compression gauge I use to have an upper end of 100 PSI. Searches (including Amazon) lead to none - all have upper end readings of 300. Any ideas where to get a 100 PSI compression gauge?

Thanks, Steve
by Sjschmidtky
Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Test Results - What Now?
Replies: 16
Views: 5828

Re: Leak Test Results - What Now?

No, I have no equipment or knowledge to make the adapter, bought one from one of the Model T parts suppliers (don’t recall which one).

I’ll test again without cranking engine and see what I get.

More advice is always welcome!

Thanks, Steve
by Sjschmidtky
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Test Results - What Now?
Replies: 16
Views: 5828

Re: Leak Test Results - What Now?

John,

Do you think that using this leak down tester is not a valid test then?

Steve
by Sjschmidtky
Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Test Results - What Now?
Replies: 16
Views: 5828

Re: Leak Test Results - What Now?

Mark, I used this leak down tester from Amazon. I just ordered a compression tester too, since they’re pretty cheap. I don’t know the history of the car or motor, wish I did. I’ll look for the pin and do the leak down tests again. Should I run the engine for very long before doing the test. On coil ...
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Test Results - What Now?
Replies: 16
Views: 5828

Re: Leak Test Results - What Now?

Would this work to do a leak test vs find TDC? Calibrate the leak gauge with the air compressor attached first. Attach to spark plug hole. Turn the crank until you see least % leak. Would this not be the place when TDC is achieved for each cylinder vs. watching pin? BTW, since I’m a novice, where is...
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Test Results - What Now?
Replies: 16
Views: 5828

Re: Leak Test Results - What Now?

Mark, I cranked until the piston was TDC and saw the valves were closed (all with the aid of a flashlight. Then I used the leak down tester per the instructions. I had to calibrate the tester first with the right amount air pressure (via my separate air compressor) and then attach to the spark plug ...
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Test Results - What Now?
Replies: 16
Views: 5828

Leak Test Results - What Now?

Hi! Through a series of other posts, I'm progressing through diagnosing and fixing the loud puffing sound from my muffler and diagnosing one of my coils was not working. From the first piece of advice, I had the coils rebuilt recently (one had been found to be faulty, but I had them all rebuilt to a...
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 5579

Re: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed

Thanks everyone! I’m getting them rebuilt (and getting an extra too). I’ll likely be back to the forum once I see how things are running (or not) with rebuilt coils. I’m curious to see what changes with suspected open valves with good functioning coils.

Steve
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 5579

Re: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed

Seems I have a defective coil (see string of messages). Do I buy new, rebuild one or all that I have, or another option? Or, try and fix myself?

Thanks, Steve
by Sjschmidtky
Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 5579

Re: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed

OK.... traveling down the path of checking coils as a first step. I was able to get them all out. I cranked until I had a solid buzz on one of the other coils in position where there wasn't a spark. Then I put each in the position in the coil box that corresponded to the lack of spark in the origina...
by Sjschmidtky
Sun May 31, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 5579

Re: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed

Stupid question, how do I get the coils out to swap them? Do they just lift out?
by Sjschmidtky
Sun May 31, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 5579

Re: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed

Altair, I appreciate your patience with me.... I turned the key on, and cranked slowly. It buzzes at 10:00, 4:00, 10:00, and not again at 4:00. Repeated that several times. How do I know if it is the coil vs. wiring? I took the cover off the coil box. Is there a secret to getting a coil out, or is i...
by Sjschmidtky
Sun May 31, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 5579

Puffing Exhaust - Next Step - Now Diagnosis Help Needed

Hi, Thanks to the previous replies to a separate post about my loud puffing exhaust, I've tried to short out the spark plugs one by one (still waiting to get the compression tester). I've taken a short video showing what happens and hope someone can help me diagnose what the problem is at this point...
by Sjschmidtky
Sat May 30, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust
Replies: 16
Views: 5234

Re: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust

Thanks for the advice. I’ll short it out and I’ve ordered a compression/leak tester. May be back to the forum once I have results to report.
by Sjschmidtky
Sat May 30, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust
Replies: 16
Views: 5234

Re: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust

I don't own a compression gauge set. Any suggestions on a decent one that reasonably priced?
by Sjschmidtky
Fri May 29, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust
Replies: 16
Views: 5234

Re: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust

Maybe there is a sticking valve, but the engine doesn't seem to running very rough to me - sorry, that points to another question. How do I go about diagnosing if there is a sticking valve? Regarding the muffler, how might I go about looking for a mouse nest and get it out? The muffler doesn't come ...
by Sjschmidtky
Fri May 29, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust
Replies: 16
Views: 5234

Puff, Loud Puff, Very Loud Puffing Exhaust

So, I'm tardy getting my 1922 Touring started after the winter. Got it started today, but the exhaust is puffing very loudly - almost too loud for me to hear how well (or not) the engine is running. I'm a novice here.... Is this common after sitting idle for some months? How might I diagnose the pro...
by Sjschmidtky
Fri May 29, 2020 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt Battery Cap
Replies: 11
Views: 3855

Re: 6 Volt Battery Cap

Perry,

Yes, please! My address below. Tell me how much (postage and cap) and I can Venmo or Paypal the money to you.

Thanks, Steve

Steve Schmidt
1976 Winesap Way
Villa Hills, KY 41017
by Sjschmidtky
Thu May 28, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt Battery Cap
Replies: 11
Views: 3855

Re: 6 Volt Battery Cap

No, not an original battery. Bought it at Tractor Supply. I called them and said they didn’t have any to offer for sale. I asked about one from a returned battery, again a “no”.
by Sjschmidtky
Wed May 27, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt Battery Cap
Replies: 11
Views: 3855

6 Volt Battery Cap

I was checking the water in my 6 volt battery. I placed one of the screw-off caps somewhere and for the life of me can’t find it after searching, searching, and more searching. So, now I’m tired of looking and just want to buy a new cap. My local auto store looked strangely at me and even questioned...
by Sjschmidtky
Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Best oil, I’m almost afraid to ask...
Replies: 43
Views: 12495

Best oil, I’m almost afraid to ask...

Time to change the oil in my 23 touring car. I always thought non-detergent oil was a must (5W-30 for my climat), but just read an article that detergent oil is good for the car after all. What’s the consensus from the experts here?
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Diagnose by Sound?
Replies: 7
Views: 3817

Re: Diagnose by Sound?

Thanks so much! I’ll try as you suggest.

Btw, I think I should buy a compression tester anyway. Would any work (e.g., cheap one from Harbor Freight)? I’ve not used one before. I assume you attach it to the spark plug hole, crank the engine and what it reads, right?

Steve
by Sjschmidtky
Tue Jun 04, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Diagnose by Sound?
Replies: 7
Views: 3817

Diagnose by Sound?

Novice here.... Can a problem be diagnosed by listening? I've just started by 1923 T for the first time this season (yes, I'm late). Quite a bit of sputtering from the exhaust and some roughness in the engine. I took a short video (https://1drv.ms/v/s!AoOCcCJSc1JliJYohPZDsOzPwVeeYQ?e=yJeqbb). Any su...